In this article we will formulate a Blues vs Avalanche prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, April 5th at the Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues are 42-28-7 this year after they defeated Pittsburgh in overtime by a score of 5-4 in their last game. St. Louis led 4-2 in the third period, but they couldn’t hold onto the lead, before escaping with the win in overtime. The Blues were out shot by a total of 28-19, won 63.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from Buchnevich, Kyrou, Neighbours (2), and Thomas, while Hofer stopped 24 out of 28 shots in the game.
Prior to that overtime win, the Blues defeated the Red Wings by a score of 2-1 and the Avalanche by a score of 2-1. St. Louis has won 11 games in a row and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 91 points. St. Louis has scored 3.01 goals per game and they have allowed 2.81 goals against per game, while also going 21% on the power play and 73.2% on the penalty kill this season. Robert Thomas has led St. Louis with 20 goals, 51 assists, and 137 shots on goal, while Jordan Kyrou has added 33 goals, 32 assists, and 222 shots on goal. Jordan Binnington is 26-21-4 with a 2.66 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this year.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche are 47-26-4 this season after they defeated Columbus by a score of 7-3 in their last game. Colorado trailed 3-2 in the second period, but they scored the final five goals in the game for the win. The Avalanche outshot Columbus by a total of 32-30, won 49.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Colorado got goals from Coyle, Kelly, MacKinnon, Nelson, Wood, Makar, and Toews, while Blackwood stopped 27 out of 30 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Avalanche defeated the Blackhawks by a score of 3-2, but did lose to the Flames by a score of 3-2 before that. Colorado has won six of their last eight games and they are currently third in the Central standings with 98 points. Colorado has scored 3.35 goals per game and they have allowed 2.77 goals against per game, while also going 25.1% on the power play and 79.8% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led Colorado with 31 goals, 83 assists, and 307 shots on goal, while Cale Makar has added 30 goals, 60 assists, and 241 shots on goal. Mackenzie Blackwood is 22-9-3 with a 2.17 goals against average and a .918 save percentage this year.
Why the Avalanche will beat the Blues
- The favorites have won each of the Blues’ last nine games at Enterprise Center.
- The Blues have lost eight of their last 10 night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight night games following an overtime win.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in five of their last six road games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Blues have lost the second period in each of their last five games as underdogs following an overtime win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last eight games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Avalanche’s last nine night games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Blues’ last five games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last eight games following an overtime win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last four games following a road win.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Jordan Kyrou has scored a goal in each of the Blues’ last four home games.
- Robert Thomas has recorded at least one point in each of the Blues’ last 11 games against Central Division opponents.
- Robert Thomas has recorded at least one assist in 12 of the Blues’ last 13 night games at Enterprise Center.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Cale Makar has scored a goal in four of the Avalanche’s last five night games.
- Valeri Nichushkin has recorded at least one point in 13 of his last 14 road appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one assist in each of the Avalanche’s last five night games.
Blues vs Avalanche Prediction
These two teams come into this contest sitting in third and fourth in the Central standings, but Colorado does have a seven point lead. The Avalanche are 22-15-1 on the road this year, while the Blues are 22-14-3 at home. St. Louis has won 11 games in a row, but each of their last four have been by just one goal and their last two went to overtime, so they are living dangerously. Colorado has won six of their last eight games and they exploded for seven goals last time out. The Blues have done a great job to get back into playoff contention, but I think Colorado will get the better of them here, as that winning streak gets snapped. Take the Avs here.